A simple topic set up to inform on all new soul related releases...

updated june 2025

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Acid Jazz notes

We’re thrilled to announce a brand new single from Dee C Lee, out now on all digital platforms 👆.

‘Walk Away’ was written by Dee and former fellow Style Councillor Mick Talbot, who brings his distinctive piano and Wurlitzer playing to the track.

Walk Away · Dee C Lee Walk Away ℗ Acid Jazz Acquisitions Ltd. Released on: 2024-01-04 Composer: Mick Talbot Composer: Dee C Lee

 

Edited June 18Jun 18 by Mike
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This one arrived today from North Broad Street:

 

SJ554 - Cam Cameron - They Say

 

 

On 16/01/2024 at 16:22, Seano said:

This one arrived today from North Broad Street:

 

Just happened to notice that the label title on the actual record has Yvonne Baker's track as "I Need Love" instead of "You Need Love". Oops.

Liam Bailey - Dance With Me - BC171-45 - Side A

You Aced Me by Joe Speare

 

Blue Mode - Smells Like Teen Spirit 

Little Anne b side new on Kent
https://acerecords.co.uk/who-are-you-trying-to-fool-the-smile-on-your-face

also Ty Karim b side new on Kent

 

https://acerecords.co.uk/wear-your-natural-baby-if-i-cant-stop-you-i-can-slow-you-down

both unreleased before on 45

Edited January 21, 20241 yr by Smudger

Thee Sinseers - Can't Do That To Her

 

Anything new this week or in the near future?

Gospel-soul masters Michelle David & The True-tones unleash "Brothers And Sisters", the first single and title track taken from their upcoming new album "Brothers & Sisters". The single is out today on all digital platforms, while the album will be released next April 5th. 

 

1 hour ago, Mike said:

Gospel-soul masters Michelle David & The True-tones unleash "Brothers And Sisters", the first single and title track taken from their upcoming new album "Brothers & Sisters". The single is out today on all digital platforms, while the album will be released next April 5th. 

Do hope this gets a 45 vinyl release, absolute Stormper , cheers for the heads up Mike

Good news it will be a new 45 , released in March 24 , pre-order now , or miss out 

After months of non-stop touring in support of his critically acclaimed debut album, Jalen Ngonda returns with a brand new single, "Illusions." With its sophisticated arrangement and infallible, soulful groove, Jalen's voice exudes the class and maturity one may expect from an artist who has refined their craft on the road.

 

Another great track by Jalen......... going along those lines check out "Love and flowers" (us 7) by Les Imprimes taken from the album "Reverie" from last August which is a great retro album. And another us 7 which is a funky version of "Beggin" by The Diasonics

New single from Angels of Libra featuring Sarife! 

https://music.waterfallrecords.com/SarifeBabyWhen/

 

 

 

Album: Foxy Lady [SINGLE] Track: 1 of 2 Title: Foxy Lady Artist: Lee Tracy & Isaac Manning Label: Athens Of The North Cat#: ATH178 Formats: 7" Vinyl/Digital Digital Release: 1st March 2024 Physical Release: 1st March 2024

It almost seems wrong to say it, but I was a bit disappointed with the new Jalen track. It felt a bit '1969 by numbers' and not that memorable.  Perhaps it is just be me, but I'm also getting bored of the new retro sound, which beyond its Daptone and related origins is becoming a widely adopted thing. A lot of it is very samey in sound and production, with songs that aren't that great. Artists such as Cleo Sol manage to sound contemporary and build on the past without being stuck in it. 

Edited March 1, 20241 yr by Thinksmart

Charlie Ingui, formerly of The Soul Survivors, who  scored with Gamble and Huff's "Express Way To Your Heart” way back in 1967.

 

Michelle David & The True-tones - That Is You 

 

Upcoming Soul Release 45, I expect further details will follow shortly

The Summits - Window Shopping - (Soul Direction Origins) SDO1010A

 

Michelle David & The True-tones " Brothers And Sisters b/w That Is You " Record Kicks , superb twofer landed yesterday , thanks Mike for heads up 

13 minutes ago, Happy Feet said:

Michelle David & The True-tones " Brothers And Sisters b/w That Is You " Record Kicks , superb twofer landed yesterday , thanks Mike for heads up 

Just had the flip on youtube  shorts looping in the background, it works really well here as a loop

try it out below loop setup...

 

2 hours ago, Mike said:

Upcoming Soul Release 45, I expect further details will follow shortly

The Summits - Window Shopping - (Soul Direction Origins) SDO1010A

 

plus
Tommy McGee - Come On - (Soul Direction Origins) SDO1009A

 

The new Hotlanta CD out from Ace/Kent this week is unreleased Soul - I'm looking forward to the pre-order arriving.

Those Soul Direction discoveries are excellent.

I cannot get the single edit reissue of Lawrence Beaman's Thinking Of You out of my head at present.  Very Barry White sounding:

https://www.firstexperiencerecords.com/product/lawrence-beamen-thinking-of-you-the-7-remix-been-a-long-time-7-vinyl-black-picture-sleeve-pre-order-in-stock-8-3-24/

This one is lovely

 

Edited April 4, 20241 yr by Smudger

 

Listen/Buy: https://daptone.ffm.to/heretostay

'OYD An unreleased gem from the Come Around and Love Me sessions, "Here to Stay" is a gorgeously breezy ballad that will most definitely appeal to fans of the sweet soul output from our Penrose imprint.'

 

Pre order dropped this morning, with another version of Find Myself Another Man on the b side, this time a tad more of an rnb feel to it

 

'God's Love' is the newest rendition from The Harlem Gospel Travelers. Plucked from the depths of the Numero Group catalog, the group gives this hidden gem a modern, bright, exciting and refreshing spin. The track showcases George's phenomenal falsettos; his voice entrancingly soars. This, matched with the tight melodic harmonies from the rest of the group, makes it as if they are one voice. It's a strong blend that hasn't been displayed from HGT before. To make the track their own, the group pulls inspiration from modern R&B and alternative music. They're taking their music, style, and look in a new direction. "This song is meant to be a hug when you need it...." member and co-producer Ifedayo explains, "....to make you smile when you want to cry. And most of all, to make you feel loved."

Produced by Eli "Paperboy" Reed & Ifedayo

download...

https://colemine.lnk.to/clmn12052

Intuition / Get It Right

Claire Davis

 released May 3rd 2024 on LRK Records

 

Danny & The Dreamers

https://dannyandthedreamers.bandcamp.com/album/baby-somethings-wrong-i-couldnt-come-back-to-you?from=fanpub_fnb

 

 

Came out in February. Listen for the Joytones motif that holds the tune together. A few left last night on Bandcamp

Michelle David & The True-tones - Cold Cold World (Official Video)

 

 

 

 

It seems that this has been around a while but available now on a 45 release, there has been a whole bunch of releases on I.M.G. recently mostly Low rider , but this one's a bit of a mover 

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Edited June 25, 20241 yr by Happy Feet

Worth checking out and think these are newish ---Regime  ' sunny day' US LP and 7" track off the album 'never gonna stop' from the izipho guys. Album is up there with Durand etc

on youtube

not sure what's the thinking behind the SJ 45s going public to all on youtube before 'official' announcements

@Louise any reason?

SJ556 Alice Taylor - Sounds Ridiculous

 

It's the way i've operated for years now, radio play and you tube to allow people get to know the record prior to it's release. A method used by plenty of other labels i might had.

Dave

Soul Junction Music

Just now, Louise said:

It's the way i've operated for years now, radio play and you tube to allow people get to know the record prior to it's release. A method used by plenty of other labels i might had.

Dave

Soul Junction Music

Yeah I get that, but in the past you have asked me to take down any news items based on the youtube release and wait for the 'official' email/news

Which always struck me as a odd thing and a bit awkward as it means the rest of the world can hear it and talk about it and be aware but we here have to wait till a couple of weeks later 

Surely the timing of the youtube release should coincide with your 'official'  info release?

 

Funky Broadway [SINGLE] Track: 1 of 2 Title: Funky Broadway Artist: The Villagers Label: Tramp Records Cat#: TR332 Formats: 7" Vinyl/Digital Digital Release: 3rd May 2024 Physical Release: 12th July 2024 About This Release: ** UNRELEASED DYKE & THE BLAZERS-COVER FUNK BOMB ** Taken from the forthcoming "Movements Vol.12" compilation album, "Funky Broadway" by The Villagers has never been released - until now. The B-side features the Garage-Rock cut "You're My Baby (Don't You Forget It)" from 1966, the same year as Dyke & The Blazers recorded the original version of "Funky Broadway".

 

 

 

ICYMI:

@fantasyrecords

recording artist

@TheValerieJune

recently released two new songs featuring the

@StaxAcademy

, and they’re coming to 7” vinyl in September! Both songs are a thank you to the great #MavisStaples.

 

Thee Heart Tones - Forever & Ever

Description:

The A side “Forever & Ever” is an instant classic that lifts your mood and gets you moving. Lead singer Jazmine Alvarado’s unmistakeable and incredible voice dances over the band’s backing track while she professes her desire for a sincere and lasting love. The groove will get everyone on the floor swaying and the chorus sticks in your head long after the needle bumps up against the label.

 

I bet this one sells out izipho records

Home   /   BRIDGE - CRYING FOR LOVE. Out 26 July

BRIDGE - CRYING FOR LOVE. OUT 26 JULY

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Paul Tillman Smith is a significant figure within in the music community of Oakland/Berkeley, California. His connections and collaborations read like a who’s who of famous musicians. As leader of 70s Buddah Records group ‘Vitamin E’ and then onto ‘Bridge’, the subsequent band cut an album in 1981 for the CBS distributed Bang label that never saw the light of day. It was released by First Experience Records as a double LP and CD in 1999 and is recognised as being one of the finest unreleased discovery’s within its genre. IZIPHO SOUL are thrilled to release on a 7” for the first time two gems from this magnificent body of work. CRYING FOR LOVE written by Paul Tillman Smith and Michael Robinson is perfection personified, from the production through to the lyrical content - and of course the sublime vocals of Debravon Lewis (RIP) the tone of her voice will move you to tears. On the flip is LISTEN, penned by Paul Tillman Smith - a tour de force rendition by the late great Freddie Hughes with Sonny Lewis on sax, adding that extra touch of class.

PRE-ORDER, out 26 July

 

In 1975 GLENN "Shake & Bake" DOUGHTY Wide Receiver for the Baltimore Colts formed the SHAKE & BAKE BAND. GLENN DOUGHTY and his Baltimore Colts SHAKE & BAKE BAND of the 70's is the first musical group consisting of former NFL All-Pro players that Tramp Records has partnered with in its history! Available on a limited 45 RPM single with Picture Sleeve as well as on the "Movements Vol.12" compilation album (2LP/CD/digi).

 

Due out end of August 

 

Live For You · Thee Sacred Souls Live For You ℗ 2024 Daptone Records

Released on: 2024-07-31

Main Artist: Thee Sacred Souls

Composer: Alex Garcia Composer: Josh Lane Music Publisher: BMI

 

Say She She - I Believe In Miracles 

Colemine Records http://www.coleminerecords.com

release notes

6 Aug 2024

Order the new 45!

https://colemine.lnk.to/kcr127

After over a year of being a floor-filling staple in their live set, we are pleased to release Say She She's stunningly bright and bold cover of the Jackson Sisters' classic 'I Believe In Miracles.' Oozing with fresh and funky production from Orgone's legendary Sergio Rios, it's an utterly irresistible tune that will get you giddy with movement!

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whatcha reckon?

I wouldn't call it fresh and bright personally, nice enough but not much different to the original.

Los Yesterdays "Love Is a Game For Fools" (OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO)

13 Aug 2024

Buy the 45 and other Los Yesterdays Merchandise

https://losyesterdays.com/

 

Another cover from Colemine Records

This time around it's Frank Beverly and The Butlers - Love (Your Pain Goes Deep) written by Billy Jackson 

Release notes below from youtube

 

Pre-order Kelly's upcoming LP 'A Lover Was Born':

https://colemine.lnk.to/clmn12046

'Love (Your Pain Goes Deep)' is a moving piece of soul music that hits all the right spots. An uptempo northern soul shaker built off a cement rhythm section churning while horns and strings bounce around Finnigan's pleading vocal. With this newest release, elite arrangements and production have become Finnigan's calling card over the last 5 years.

 

 

thoughts?